A different experience of Kintamani trip that provides an insight into the art of greenhouse farming at an international standard greenhouse facility set out on Bali’s highland.

Step into the world of a greenhouse farmer in Bali. Bali Fresh Farm (PT.DIF) grows a variety of paprika in their wonderful greenhouse facility. Contrary to general knowledge which limits understanding of paprika as bell pepper or capsicum we usually find in salads or Asian stir-fry, a visit to this greenhouse facility opens the window of knowledge into the vast variety of pepper family. Different shapes from the commonly found bell pepper, the extra-large chili shape ‘sweet point’ and the short plump ‘sweet bite’ to name a few. They come in many colors (aside from the usual green, red and yellow) such as orange, aubergine-purple to dark chocolate and even the rare white that we have never seen. These array of peppers present different taste too, some are sweeter than others but some can be really hot like the small chili !

There are several large greenhouse domes here, the largest was about 1,700 square meter and 7-meter high, each is carefully designed and operated to provide a perfect environment for every phase of the plant growth from seeds to harvest. Inside, an impressive view of thousands of paprika plants arranged in straight lines with implanted watering system and updated hanging record-tags tells us that proper farming operation is actually a form of science.

Bali Fresh Farm is also proud to be a part of the local community. This almost 9,000-square meter farm has a team of female-farmers recruited from nearby villages. They are empowered with knowledge and skills required to produce high quality product fit for European standards. Neighboring local farmers benefit from the fertilized soil of the greenhouse brought to them after harvest time in the greenhouse domes.

Participating in this program will provide you with a different perspective towards farming, and an amazing experience of harvesting perfect paprika fruits in an ideal greenhouse environment.